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Manufactured Home Zoning Regulations

Summary

An applicant requested a specific use permit to place a manufactured home on a residential lot on Evans Street. The planning commission reviewed neighborhood patterns and voted to recommend denial.

At a glance

Total mentions
20
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Updates land use regulations to accurately reflect existing property types.

✅Who benefits

Nearby residential property owners seeking to maintain existing neighborhood character.

⚠️Who could be affected

The property owner seeking placement of a manufactured home.

Mentions & discussions (25)

MeetingSep 22, 2026

City Council - Sep 22, 2026

Created a new Manufactured Home zoning district and rezoned Nolans Crossing Subdivision to comply with new Texas legislation.

MeetingSep 14, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission - Sep 14, 2026

The city is establishing a brand-new zoning district specifically for manufactured homes to match existing neighborhood patterns. As part of this, several properties in the Nolans Crossing subdivision are being rezoned to fit the new rules.

Cleburne Times-ReviewAug 22, 2026

Weathers outlines vision for Cleburne’s growth

<p>During his first public address as Cleburne mayor, Derek Weathers laid out his vision for Cleburne’s growth. Speaking at the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly luncheon on Wednesday, he detailed how the city plans to tackle the coming population growth, new development and infrastructure spending.</p>

MeetingAug 10, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission - Aug 10, 2026

An applicant requested a specific use permit to place a manufactured home on a residential lot on Evans Street. The planning commission reviewed neighborhood patterns and voted to recommend denial.

Fort Worth Star-TelegramJul 31, 2026

Abbott offers plan to lower home costs, blames local governments for ‘costly mandates’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott greets people at a home in Round Rock before a July 31 news conference on housing policy. Eleanor Dearman Texas...

MeetingJul 27, 2026discussed

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 27, 2026

The city is looking to update its zoning code to explicitly ban new cemeteries and mausoleums. This is being done to make sure local rules match state health and safety laws.

Cleburne Times-ReviewJul 22, 2026

Local leaders respond to Abbott's data center pivot

<p>It's a potentially promising start, local leaders said of Gov. Greg Abbott's recent about-face stance on data center development. Given the election season timing, it’s also suspect, they added, and more needs to be done.</p>

MeetingJul 21, 2026discussed

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Jul 21, 2026

A local business owner wants to build a garage that is slightly larger than city rules allow. The board will decide if this exception is appropriate given the site's constraints.

MeetingJul 14, 2026

City Council - Jul 14, 2026

State Representative Helen Kerwin discussed the potential negative impacts of large-scale data centers on local water supplies and infrastructure, advocating for new state regulations.

MeetingMay 18, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission - May 18, 2026

The property owner wants to place a new 1,344-square-foot manufactured home on a vacant lot in an existing neighborhood, which requires a minor variance since it's six square feet under the district minimum.

MeetingMar 24, 2026approved

City Council - Mar 24, 2026

After 56 years of waiting, the city is finally building a major new park with boat launches, trails, and swim areas. It's a big investment in local recreation.

Virtual Builders ExchangeJul 20, 2025

Founders Development Company has announced it will develop the multifamily project, RailRoad Lofts.

Founders Development Company has announced it will develop the multifamily project, RailRoad Lofts. Virtual Builders Exchange

MeetingJul 8, 2025approved

City Council - Jul 8, 2025

The city is deciding whether to waive nearly $390,000 in impact fees for a Habitat for Humanity project. Proponents argue it's necessary for affordable housing, while critics worry about the cost to taxpayers.

MeetingJun 10, 2025approved

City Council - Jun 10, 2025

The city is updating its sign rules to make them easier to follow and legally sound. This affects how businesses and residents can display signs on their property.

MeetingMay 27, 2025approved

City Council - May 27, 2025

The city created a new process to waive impact fees for nonprofit affordable housing. This could help lower the cost of building homes for lower-income families.

Cleburne Times-ReviewMay 18, 2025

RailRoad Lofts developing in Cleburne

RailRoad Lofts developing in Cleburne Cleburne Times-Review

MeetingMay 13, 2025

City Council - May 13, 2025

The city is looking at ways to waive impact fees for non-profits building affordable housing to help keep costs down for residents.

MeetingApr 22, 2025approved

City Council - Apr 22, 2025

The city is creating new rules for data centers to ensure they don't disrupt neighborhoods. They will now require a special permit, giving the council more oversight.

MeetingApr 8, 2025

City Council - Apr 8, 2025

A resident is seeking help with sewage connection and building structure variances for his property.

MeetingMar 11, 2025

City Council - Mar 11, 2025

Residents and the Council are working to protect historic neighborhoods from incompatible new construction, specifically duplexes in single-family areas.

MeetingFeb 25, 2025

City Council - Feb 25, 2025

Residents are concerned that new duplex developments in historic areas like Featherston Street threaten the character and integrity of the neighborhood.

MeetingFeb 11, 2025approved

City Council - Feb 11, 2025

The city is supporting a plan to turn the old Irving Elementary school into senior apartments. It preserves a historic building while adding needed housing for seniors.

The Business JournalsJun 30, 2022

A new 1,500-lot residential development is inbound for Cleburne

A new 1,500-lot residential development is inbound for Cleburne The Business Journals

Houston ChronicleDec 6, 2021

Cleburne rebuild cheered as latest renewal of Third Ward

Cleburne rebuild cheered as latest renewal of Third Ward Houston Chronicle

WFAASep 6, 2018

Cleburne building boom to double city’s population, mayor predicts

Cleburne building boom to double city’s population, mayor predicts WFAA

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